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Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup
Thick and cheesy Chili's chicken enchilada soup tastes just the original! With mostly shelf-stable ingredients it's our favorite go-to soup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 390 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
- 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1 cup masa harina, corn tortilla mix, (found near flour/corn muffin mix)
- 3 cups water, divided
- 1 cup mild red enchilada sauce
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- chopped tomatoes, for garnish
- corn tortilla strips, for garnish
Instructions
- Add garlic to a large pot and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add chicken broth.
- In a medium bowl, whisk masa harina and 2 cups water until well blended. Add masa mixture to the pot.
- Add remaining water, enchilada sauce, cubed Velveeta cheese, salt, onion, powder, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil.
- Add cubed chicken, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. **Add more broth, if needed, for the desired consistency.
- Garnish with chopped tomatoes and tortilla strips.
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Notes
- Masa Harina. To get the right flavor you need to use masa harina. Make a similar substitute by putting stale corn tortillas in a food processor and pulsing until you reach a flour-like texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 3-6 months. Reheat on the stovetop on low or in the microwave.
- Freezer meal. Follow the recipe except for adding the cheese. Allow the soup to cool, and store it in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat it on the stovetop over medium-low heat using a large cooking pot or Dutch oven or reheat it in a crockpot. Once heated, add the cheese mix to combine.
Nutrition Information
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
2441mg
(102%)
Potassium
808mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1150IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
9.3mg
(10%)
Calcium
475mg
(48%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 2441mg | 102% |
| Potassium | 808mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1150IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 475mg | 48% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.